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Iran missile test 'absolutely unacceptable' says US envoy to UN
Iran neither confirmed nor denied the launch, but said it would never use such a missile to target another country.
Renewal of sanctions against Iran becomes law without President Obama's signature
US lawmakers insisted that the renewal was important to keep a check on Iran's behaviour.
Iran will not let Trump 'rip apart' nuclear deal, warns Rouhani
'Do you think we and our nation will let him do that?' the Iranian president said.
Israel's Netanyahu says ready to discuss 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with President-elect Trump
Netanyahu reiterated his long-standing opposition of the deal, which prevents Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Russia urges Donald Trump to honour 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Top diplomat says president-elect must adjust 'pre-election promises' and keep 'positive' deal for Middle East.
Iran deploys long-range S-300 missiles at Fordo nuclear facility
Other Iranian nuclear plants will also get surface-to-air S-300 cover.
Iran confirms arrest of person suspected of espionage on country's nuclear deal
Esfahani is accused of sharing details of Iran's nuclear deal with the West.
I used to support the US-led nuclear deal with Iran – I was wrong
Iran's nuclear deal with the US and Europe has made the Middle East more divided, unstable and violent.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei heaps scorn on US in Eid speech
Iranian supreme leader says Palestine remains the most vital issue for Islamic nations.
Iran's supreme leader lambasts 'evil' UK and rejects cooperation with 'great satan' US
Ayatollah Khamenei is hardliner who distrusts the UK and US and dislikes nuclear deal.
US Navy officer fired for leading sailors into Iran arrest that caused diplomatic debacle
Commander Eric Rasch led his squadron toward capture in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's leaders squabble over its Israel missile strike capability
Military official reportedly said missile had a range of 1,243 miles, but defence minister said otherwise.
Iran threatens to block US access to Strait of Hormuz following military drill exercise
Oil trading and prices would be affected if the US and allies could not pass through the strait.
Women now outnumber clerics in Iran's parliament for first time
Women have 17 seats compared to mullahs' 16, although there are just 6% of female MPs in the majlis
Iran elections: Nothing will change as long as Khamenei is alive, says Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner on reform and battles with the hardliners.
South Korean President Park Geun-hye to lead large business delegation to Iran
Park will land in Tehran accompanied by a large business delegation for her three-day visit.
US secretary of state meets Iranian foreign minister to discuss sanctions relief payouts
Iran has reportedly received less money than it wanted after a slow uptake in Western trade deals.
Iran has seen just $3bn released since nuclear deal says John Kerry
Kerry said a purported $100bn was nowhere near the true figure, which is closer to $55bn.
Marco Rubio proposes bill to prevent 'terrorist financing' Iran accessing US financial system
Rubio and fellow GOP senator Mark Kirk fear the President is relaxing rules on Iran gaining access to US dollars.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says both missiles and talks vital for national security
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those endorsing only talks are either 'thoughtless or traitors'.
Hassan Rouhani abruptly cancels Austria visit citing security reasons
Iranian president cancels two-day visit to Vienna just hours before scheduled arrival.
Iran unlikely to face sanctions over launch of ballistic missiles
The UN Security Council may issue a public reprimand for the launch.
US expresses concern over Iran's ballistic missile tests
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart over the launches that could potentially target Israel.
Iran elections 2016: Voting under way with two polls set to determine country's future
There is much at stake in the polls, in which up to 70% of the electorate may turn out.
Iran elections 2016: People vote for parliament and Assembly of Experts at crucial point for country
The elections have come at a time of growing rivalry between reformists and conservatives.
Iran parliamentary polls underway as Ayatollah Khamenei casts his vote
Moderates and hardliners are fighting to take control of parliament and assembly.
Iran elections 2016: To boycott or not to boycott?
As the elections approach on 26 February IBTimes asks ordinary Iranians their views on voting and politicians.
Iranian-American businessman Siamak Namazi detained in Iran denied lawyer and family visits
Family of Siamak Namazi were worriedto hear he was on hunger strike and had not met with his lawyer
Iran elections 2016: Young people 'not interested in voting' for candidates 'chosen by regime'
Many young Iranians feel their choices have been limited and are instead pushing for regime change.
Middle East 'nuclear arms race' in progress says Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon
'Countries in the Arab world are preparing to acquire nuclear weapons,' said Ya'alon.